Woonsocket – Kick off summer in style by attending the first ever Summerfest! The Autumnfest Steering Committee is thrilled to announce a carnival fundraiser being held this summer to help raise funds for the 40th Autumnfest. Fanelli Amusements will be bringing 15 fantastic rides plus games, activities and food to World War II Veterans Memorial Park, off Social Street, Woonsocket, Thursday June 21 – Sunday June 24, 2018.

"There is no better way to help raise additional funds for this year's special anniversary than to hold another festival. This is the first year that the Steering Committee will take on two festivals in one year and it shows the commitment and dedication that our board members have to this festival and to the community to take on this endeavor," said Garrett Mancieri, Autumnfest Fundraising Coordinator and Vice-Chairman. "This is the ideal time for families to come down to the park to enjoy the summer weather and spend quality time together. It will be exciting to see the entire park being utilized and bring some fun for so many of our residents and visitors to our city."

The hours of operation for Summerfest are as follows:

-Thursday June 21: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

-Friday June 22: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

-Saturday June 23: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

-Sunday June 24: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Friday June 22 from 6:00PM – 10:00 PM, you can ride all the rides for one low price of $25

For more information on the upcoming festival, please visit the website at www.autumnfest.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RIautumnfest.

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Autumnfest is a Family-Friendly Celebration now entering its 40th year. Autumnfest is held Every Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 6, 7 & 8) at World War II Veterans Memorial Park off Social Street in Woonsocket, RI. Please visit our website at www.autumnfest.org and like us on Facebook(www.facebook.com/RIAutumnfest)